Laser surgical treatment for Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is when a person suffers from blocked or inflamed nasal passages, usually due to allergens both outdoors and indoors. Some people are affected with this rhinitis year-round, while others have reactions only at certain times during the year, usually referred to as seasonal allergies.
Sufferers of allergic rhinitis complain of consistent post-nasal drip, watery and itchy eyes, recurring sneezing fits, nasal congestion, headaches and fatigue. There are physical attributes associated with allergic rhinitis as well, such as dark bags under the eyes, redness of the whites of the eyes, puffy eyelids and creases under the eyes. Many people also have nasal polyps, which can be surgically removed.
Antihistamines, which help block allergic reactions, can be taken orally or spray form. Nasal decongestants help to break up the blockage in the sinuses and help clear up headaches and stuffy ears. Eye drops help to relieve itchiness and redness, and hydrate dry eyes.
Nasal corticosteroid sprays can also be used to alleviate symptoms.
Although surgery will not cure allergic rhinitis, it can help make the process of treatment easier. For example, if the patient’s nose has any kind of physical defect that inhibits breathing, that can seriously aggravate allergic rhinitis.
There are two surgeries that can be performed to alleviate these problems. One is endoscopic surgery, which can help to remove nasal polyps or a deviated septum .
Laser Surgery
Co2 laser is used to shrink a small amount of turbinate tissue in the nasal passages. Allergies cause swelling of turbinates which promotes nasal blockage and breathing problems. Laser allergy surgery reduces the sizes of the turbinates to alleviate or eliminate the possibility of swelling making it easier to breathe. The surgery takes approximately fifteen minutes done under local anesthesia.
To ensure consultation on time, please fix your appointment well in advance.
ENT/Laser Surgery Clinic, Outpatient: Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday & Saturday. 8AM -1PM
Operations: Thursday & Friday. 8AM – 4PM
Dr. K. O. Paulose FRCS DLO
Consultant ENT Surgeon
SUT Group of Hospitals
Pattom,Plammoodu, Trivandrum – 695004, Kerala, India
Office: (+91) 471 4077666, (+91) 471 4077777
Clinic: (+91) 471 4077666 Ext-100
Fax: (+91) 471 2444304
Email: drpaulose@yahoo.com
Dr Paulose is an ENT Consultant Plastic and Laser Surgeon with over 32 years of experience covering in Ear, Nose and Throat procedures, specializing in Laser Surgery and conventional medicine across India, U.K. and Middle East. He is currently engaged with the SUT Hospital, in Kerala, India. You can contact him today for help.
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I have a duaghter 3 years old and she has a nasal polyp which I want to remove through Laser in india,
I want to know the possibilties considering her age and the cost of doing that.
I reside in Nigeria.
Regards,
Chioma
please contact me by my email drpaulose@yahoo.com
regds
Hi Dr Paulose,
There are few questions like to ask, kindly reply as follow:
a) Can the Laser treatment also improve the allergies problem like asthma, n pet allergy?
b) How mush is your operation fee for laser treatment for allergies?
Rock
a-yes it improves the symptoms, but not cure it unless you get rid of the source of allergans
b-approximate USD 500-750
i have deviated septum and has advised by doctors to have septoplasty . can it be done by laser treatment ?
Small deviation can be corrected by laser, but if it is gross, then by conventional septoplasty only.